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Cheers - think that’s the way to go. Do you mean ratchet cargo straps, so you can adjust them when it’s on the hoist? I’m planning on using a Peugeot expert which has a fairly low base so that’ll help, assume they’re not too bad to ‘shuffle’ about once in

Ah, engine hoist trolley is a good idea. You mean something like this? https://www.mark1hire.co.uk/product/engine-hoist/

Ha - thanks. Really looking forward to getting it now! Just in terms of getting it, would it be doable with 2 reasonably strong men, one each side using the scaffold board through the thicknesser method? Or is it a 4 man lift? I just need to get it into the back of a Peugeot expert, so not too...

I took the plunge and have bought it. I tested it running and checked the various things I was advised to. The sprockets actually look okay to my untrained eye. Will be picking it up next weekend I think, so may post some photos then and ask for any advice. It seemed to run well though and seems...

I have a gear puller (cheap, hilka brand) - but not an engineers clock. Both seem cheap enough anyway. Keeping my fingers crossed it’s in good condition.

@Sideways @deema thanks both for this really helpful advice. I’m not averse to having a tinker changing bearings etc…not massively experienced with it but have some basic mechanical experience. I recently stripped down pillar drill and changed bearings etc. I found it an enjoyable and useful...

Ah, I see - sorry, misread your post. I thought you’d meant that this machine looked to have had a replaced motor, but can see now you were just saying to check it hasn’t been. All of this is hugely useful advice and I’m really grateful. I feel like I am going in knowing what to look for now...

Thanks so much for such detailed advice and feedback. I will keep all of this in mind when viewing. There is another machine that seems almost identical but maybe slightly more worn that has a different power switch - would you say this was older or newer? Just wondering whether this is the...

I’ve asked about the guard and apparently he thinks he still has it - but yes, without it that would be a lower offer. I’ll see how I feel about it when I go and see it, but to be honest if it seems in good condition and I get a good vibe it’s been looked after I don’t think I’ll try to haggle...

Hi all - I was posting recently about a Charnwood w583 and people’s thoughts and have been turned in the direction of buying a used machine for my budget. So, looking for some opinions/experience on the Sedgwick PT255. I’m looking at a used one near me that’s going for £1000 with a dust...

ah thanks - i didn't realise there was a difference. Again - this is all very new territory for me! I've been watching a good video by steve maskery on youtube servicing a PT, good watch to get an idea of how they work

It says it’s single phase. Waiting for some more info on it. There’s another similar available for £1k but with an extractor included. I have a wall mounted hvlp extractor but not sure if it’s up to the job… I’d have to hire a van I imagine to pick up, neither of the ones I’ve seen are too far...

Thanks that’s really helpful. It seems to be a popular machine from what I’m reading. Ballpark, what seems a reasonable price for one of these, assuming good condition etc? Or is it just a bit of a lottery and depends how many people are bidding/want it at the time? I’ve tried a ‘sold’ search...

Thanks for the advice all. I’m swaying more towards the used PT idea now…waiting on some more info on the Sedgwick one I posted and may post a new thread about that when I know the model number etc to see if people can offer advice…unless anyone can identify it based just on that photo?

Thanks - I am tempted. I bought a used pillar drill last year and ended up learning a lot just from taking it apart and fixing the run out. I guess you end up understanding the machines much more when doing this. The only worry is that I end up buying something beyond repair because I don’t know...

Thanks - I am tempted to take the chance on nee, but it could be a lot of money if I buy something that needs a lot of work and I just don’t know what I’m looking for. In general are they fairly simple machines to figure out and get to grips with? I did notice a Sedgwick selling locally but...

Thanks for the advice - I’ve read through your thread on the holzman and that is disappointing…it does seem to be essentially the same machine. It really doesn’t seem like there’s much in my budget new. I wonder whether the Axminster would be a better option and hold out till I have the extra...

Hi all - I’m considering buying a Charnwood w583 planer thicknesser and wonder if anyone can advise whether it’s possible to fit this model with an esta blade setup for disposable blades? Also interested in peoples thoughts on the planer in general. It was between this and the PT107 for my...

Update on this. Finally got round to dissembling the spindle and quill assembly and put the spindle in the lathe. To be honest it doesn’t look that bad to me? I’m starting to think something going on at the point where the splines go into the pulley…still struggling to get that off. Put a ticket...

Yeah it does - think I just need to prise it off, might get a gear pull and give it a go. I’m less convinced that it is the bearing assembly under there now having taken a second video, but worth a look